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10 am
This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Parachute Play

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Registration Required
About This Program:

Join us for creative movement, songs, and games with our colorful parachute! We will focus on developing gross motor skills, rhythm, and social interactions.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Hour

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
About This Program:

Join us for drop-in time with a digital expert from Literacy Pittsburgh! Bring your own devices (computer, phone, tablet) or borrow ours and get answers to your most pressing technology questions.

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers while doing so! We will explore the fun of rhythm and rhymes, bounces, and books to support early learning.

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Music and Movement

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together. Music and Movement is designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and focused on developing gross motor skills.

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Let's Move!: Preschool Pals

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Preschoolers, get moving with action songs and rhymes, movement, and interactive stories that expand the imagination, inspire self-discovery, and develop early literacy skills.

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Wiggles and Giggles: Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

We will wiggle and giggle together as we share age- and developmentally- appropriate interactive stories, songs, movement activities, and fingerplays.

Designed for ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Let's Move!: Preschool Pals

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Preschoolers, get moving with action songs and rhymes, movement, and interactive stories that expand the imagination, inspire self-discovery, and develop early literacy skills.

11 am
This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Music and Movement

11:30am–12:00pm
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together. Music and Movement is designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and focused on developing gross motor skills.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Community Fridge Restock

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health and Wellness
About This Program:

Join us for our weekly Friday restock!

This event is in the "Children" group

CANCELLED - Prada the Therapy Dog

11:30am–12:30pm
Children
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children
About This Program:

Visit with Prada the Therapy Dog is CANCELLED for Sat. August 23rd. We apologize for the inconvenience! Prada the Therapy Dog is currently recovering from an operation.

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

How to: Draw a Chipmunk

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
About This Program:

Learn how to draw a chipmunk in this step by step drawing course.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job and Career & Digital Skills Appointments

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Lower Level Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Technology Class
Registration Required
About This Program:

Get one-on-one assistance with writing a resume, finding a job, learning Word or PowerPoint, and much more! Follow-up appointments may be necessary.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Excel Classes

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
About This Program:

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel! You will learn how to enter data, basic formatting, filtering and sorting, essential functions and formulas, and creating simple charts and graphs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Turn of the Page Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
About This Program:

Read buzz-worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike!

This month, we will be reading One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Art Lab: Cross Stitch Necklaces

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
About This Program:

Join us every month as we work in different art mediums. This month we will try our hand at “cross stitch necklaces." 

There are two sessions. Please only register for one session. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

End of Summer Milkshake Bar

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Party/Social Event
About This Program:

For anyone in grades 6 - 12. To sign up for text reminders for all Teen Programs, please text TEENSPH to 412-240-6540.

Say goodbye to summer and our summer reading program with milkshakes!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scarf Bombardiers

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
About This Program:

Join the Scarf Bombardiers in making scarves this winter season! Attendees will learn how to make fleece scarves to be distributed to cold people in the Pittsburgh area. Each attendee may take one for themselves.

This event is in the "Teens" group

D&D for Beginners

1:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
About This Program:

For anyone in grades 6 - 12. To sign up for text reminders for all Teen Programs, please text TEENSPH to 412-240-6540.

Learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons in a slow-paced, friendly environment. Perfect for anyone with no D&D experience who wants to give it a try!

2 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Art Studio: Oil Pastels

2:00pm–2:45pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

For anyone in grades 6 - 12. To sign up for text reminders for all Teen Programs, please text TEENSPH to 412-240-6540.

Join us throughout the summer to experiment with different art mediums.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
About This Program:

Bring your own yoga mat and towel to this free class.

There will be a limited number of mats to borrow.

3 pm
This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Baby Rhyme Time

3:30pm–4:00pm
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers while doing so! We will explore the fun of rhythm and rhymes, bounces, and books to support early learning.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

For anyone in grades 6 - 12. To sign up for text reminders for all Teen Programs, please text TEENSPH to 412-240-6540.

Create custom pencils and water bottles to start your school year in style!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Embroider a Pencil Case

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

For anyone in grades 6 - 12. To sign up for text reminders for all Teen Programs, please text TEENSPH to 412-240-6540.

Design and sew custom images onto a pencil case!

4 pm
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

KidzStix Cardio Drumming

4:30pm–5:00pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
About This Program:

Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz!

Designed for children ages 6 to 11.

This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Lego Challenges

4:30pm–5:30pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
About This Program:

Join us for some fun Lego Challenges and then spend some time engineering new concepts and builds! 

Designed for children in grades K through 5th.

This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Maker Lab: Shrinky Dinks

4:30pm–5:30pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
About This Program:

Calling all Junior Makers! Learn how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new!

This week, we'll be making Shrinky Dinks.

5 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit and Crochet Meetup

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Bring your fiber arts project or questions to this casual gathering of fellow artists. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scrabble

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
About This Program:

Like Scrabble? Join us for a few games every Tuesday at the Penn Hills Library.  

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Community Fridge Restock

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health and Wellness
About This Program:

Join us for our weekly Wednesday restock!

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Music and Movement

5:30pm–6:00pm
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together. Music and Movement is designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and focused on developing gross motor skills.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

How to: Draw a Chipmunk

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
About This Program:

Learn how to draw a chipmunk in this step by step drawing course.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Health and Wellness
About This Program:

This is a great workshop if you are turning 65 or going to be eligible for Medicare in the next six months.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zine Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
About This Program:

Learn about the history of zines and make your very own to take home or to donate to our zine library!

Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Game Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
About This Program:

Play one of our board games or bring one of your own!

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Art Lab: Cross Stitch Necklaces

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
About This Program:

Join us every month as we work in different art mediums. This month we will try our hand at “cross stitch necklaces." 

There are two sessions. Please only register for one session.